Metal slime knight

Dragon Quest monster Metal slime knight
Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese メタルライダー Romaji Metaru raidā First appearance Dragon Quest V Old localization MetlRider (VII PS1)

The Metal slime knight is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series. Introduced in Dragon Quest V, it is a stronger variant of a Slime knight.

Characteristics

Contrary to most players' expectations, the Metal slime knight does not yield the incredible experience points befitting namesake, as either the Metal slimes that let themselves get captured by the Slime knights are the least experienced slimes, or the slime knights shield their steeds from the finishing blow. Indeed, they do not even bear vulnerability to anti-metal weapons and skills, nor do they possess astonishing speed, a high chance of dodging attacks and immunity to magic. Instead, rumours abound that the steed is merely painted chrome...

These slime knights often have the ability to cast healing magic on themselves and fellow monsters like their green cousins. In some games, they are even able to perform some skillful feats or swordplay and acrobatic somersaults off the backs of their metallic steeds.

In the PlayStation 2 remake of V and the Nintendo 3DS version of VII, the metal slime knight was further distinguished from an ordinary one by wielding a scimitar, a round shield emblazoned with the design of a King slime, wearing purple gloves and boots, and a red plume on their helmets.

Appearances

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

Metal slime knight (メタルライダー Metaru raidā)

Sprite

Bestiary No.

#061

Recruit Rate

N/A

Experience

135

Gold

31

HP

50

MP

8

Attack

61

Defence

85

Agility

55

Evasion

¹⁄₆₄

Spell(s)

Midheal

Skill(s)

Flee
Launches self (125% damage)

Location(s)

Lodestar Harbour region
Scary Lair
Zoomingale region

Item dropped

Iron cuirass¹⁄₃₂

Resistances

Frizz *

0%

Sizz *

20%

Fire Breath *

20%

Bang *

20%

Crack *

20%

Ice Breath *

20%

Woosh *

0%

Zap *

0%

Drain Magic *

67%

Whack *

20%

Kamikazee *

0%

Poof

67%

Dazzle *

67%

Fizzle

100%

Fuddle

67%

Poison *

67%

Snooze *

67%

Stun *

67%

Sap *

20%

PS2 model

DS & Mobile sprite

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation

Metal Slime Knight (メタルライダー Metaru raidā)

Original (SFC)

Sprite

Bestiary No.

#084

Recruit Rate

NA

Experience *

150

Gold

72

HP *

144

MP

8

Attack

103

Defence

115

Agility

90

Evasion

¹⁄₆₄

Spell(s)

Heal

Skill(s)

Double-Edged Slash
Flee

Location(s)

Clearvale Region
Lotus Lagoon

Item(s) dropped

Steel broadsword¹⁄₆₄

Resistances

Frizz *

60%

Sizz *

60%

Fire Breath *

60%

Bang *

60%

Crack *

25%

Ice Breath *

25%

Woosh *

0%

Strike/Rock *

25%

Zap *

0%

Drain Magic *

50%

Whack *

15%

Poof *

80%

Ban Dance

100%

Dazzle *

50%

Fizzle

0%

Fuddle *

50%

Paralysis *

80%

Poison *

0%

Snooze *

100%

Stun *

100%

Sap *

15%

Army *

60%

Remakes (DS, Mobile)

Sprites

Notable Changes

None

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

Metal slime knight (メタルライダー Metaru raidā)

Sprite

Bestiary No.

#092

Recruit Rate

¹⁄₃₂

Experience

230 (PS1)
345 (3DS)

Gold

40 (PS1)
60 (3DS)

HP

104

MP

12

Attack

87

Defense

135

Agility

110

Evasion

¹⁄₆₄

Spell(s)

Heal

Skill(s)

Desperate attack
Leaping slash (125% damage)

Location(s)

Hubble

Item(s) Dropped

Copper sword¹⁄₃₂

Resistances

Frizz *

60%

Sizz *

60%

Fire Breath *

60%

Bang *

60%

Crack *

60%

Ice Breath *

60%

Woosh *

60%

Strike/Rock *

60%

Zap *

0%

Drain Magic *

15%

Whack *

100%

Poof *

100%

Ban Dance

100%

Dazzle *

50%

Fizzle *

15%

Fuddle *

15%

Paralysis *

80%

Poison *

100%

Snooze *

100%

Stun *

50%

Sap *

50%

Army *

60%

3DS version changes

None

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Metal slime knight (メタルライダー Metaru raidā)

Original (PS2)

Sprite

Bestiary no.

#094

Family

Slime

Experience

91

Gold

33

HP

90

MP

8

Attack

78

Defence

145

Agility

64

Evasion

⁰⁄₆₄

In-game description

Brave slime knights who live for a fight. Although resistant to attack spells, they are susceptible to support spells.

Spell(s)

Heal

Skill(s)

Desperate attack
Jumping slash (125% damage)

Location(s)

Baccarat Region (day only)

Item(s) dropped

Slime earrings¹⁄₃₂
Kitty shield¹⁄₁₂₈

Resistances

Attack

0%

Frizz *

25%

Sizz *

25%

Fire Breath *

25%

Bang *

25%

Crack *

50%

Ice breath *

25%

Woosh *

50%

Strike/Rock *

0%

Zap *

25%

Drain Magic

15%

Whack *

50%

Ban Dance

100%

Dazzle

0%

Fizzle

15%

Fuddle *

50%

Paralysis *

50%

Poison *

0%

Snooze *

50%

Stun *

50%

Sap *

0%

Army *

0%

Remake (3DS, Mobile)

Notable Changes

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

Metal slime knight (メタルライダー Metaru raidā)

Model

Bestiary no.

#075

Family

Slime

Experience

305

Gold

80

HP

46

MP

8

Attack

82

Defence

140

Agility

80

In-game description

Well-rounded warriors who are battle naturals, and can attack twice in one turn with their falcon-like fleetness.

Although captive metal slimes might seem like easy experience, they get caught because they're the least experienced ones.

Spell(s)

Midheal

Skill(s)

Blocks with its shield
Falcon Slash

Location(s)

Heights of Loneliness
Grotto (Volcano, rank 1)

Item(s) dropped

Light shield¹⁄₆₄
Iron helmet¹⁄₁₂₈

Resistances

Fire *

50%

Ice *

50%

Wind *

50%

Blast/Lightning *

50%

Earth *

0%

Dark *

-100%

Light *

0%

Drain Magic

0%

Whack *

50%

Dazzle *

0%

Fizzle *

25%

Fuddle *

50%

Paralysis *

50%

Snooze *

50%

Poison *

100%

Stun *

50%

Blunt *

25%

Deceleratle *

25%

Sap *

25%

Spooky Aura *

25%

Charm *

75%

• Defeating a metal slime knight is one of the objectives of Quest #165: Shame on Goo.

Dragon Quest X

Metal slime knights appeared from the beginning of the game. They can cast Midheal like the previous game and are able to land desperate attacks. It is also possible to change the appearance of a Slime knight monster companion to that of a Metal slime knight's with a colour-changing ticket.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Metal slime knight (メタルライダー Metaruraidā)

Sprite

Bestiary no.

#134

Family

Slime

Experience

256

Gold

39

HP

100

MP

12

Attack

93

Defence

154

Agility

82

Evasion

N/A

In-game description

Apparently, 'Silver' is the name they most often give their slimy steeds. It's something to do with their favourite adventure serial...

Spell(s)

Heal

Skill(s)

Desperate attack
Flees

Location(s)

The Champs Sauvage (first and third acts)
Neverglade (2D mode of 3DS and Definitive Edition only)

Item(s) Dropped

Light shield¹⁄₁₂₈
Densinium¹⁄₂₅₆

Resistances

Fire *

50%

Ice *

50%

Wind *

50%

Earth *

50%

Light *

50%

Dark *

50%

Zap *

50%

Drain Magic

0%

Whack *

50%

Poof

100%

Dazzle *

50%

Fizzle *

0%

Fuddle *

50%

Paralysis *

50%

Poison *

25%

Snooze *

50%

Blunt

0%

Deceleratle

0%

Sap *

0%

Spooky Aura
Anathematise

0%

Stumble *

0%

Stun *

50%

Charm *

50%

Beguile *

50%

Double Down *

0%

Elemental *

0%

Vicious

Vicious metal slime knight (メタルライダー・強 Metaruraidā・kyō)

Sprite

Bestiary no.

#242

Family

Slime

Experience

474

Gold

82

HP

162

MP

18

Attack

138

Defence

220

Agility

118

Evasion

N/A

In-game description

Metal slime knights driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the Lord of Shadows.

Spell(s)

Midheal

Skill(s)

Desperate attack
Flees

Location(s)

The Champs Sauvage (second act)
Insula Orientalis (second act)
The Disciple's Trial - The Eerie Valley (third act)

Item(s) Dropped

Light shield¹⁄₆₄
Densinium¹⁄₁₂₈

Resistances

Fire *

50%

Ice *

50%

Wind *

50%

Earth *

50%

Light *

50%

Dark *

50%

Zap *

50%

Drain Magic

0%

Whack *

50%

Poof

100%

Dazzle *

50%

Fizzle *

25%

Fuddle *

50%

Paralysis *

50%

Poison *

25%

Snooze *

50%

Blunt

0%

Deceleratle

0%

Sap *

0%

Spooky Aura
Anathematise

0%

Stumble *

0%

Stun *

50%

Charm *

50%

Beguile *

50%

Double Down *

0%

Elemental *

0%

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

Metal slime knights can be found on Infern Isle. It is wise to scout them when first possible, as in-game events will later alter the island and prevent Metal slime knights from appearing.

Metal slime knight
Family	Slime
Rank	D
Description	It is believed that these knights have sworn fealty to their beloved metal slimes.
Weapons	Swords, Spears, Claws, Staves
Traits	Counterstriker
Resistances	Paralysisproof
Skill	Darklight Slashes, Agility Boost
Location	Infern Isle
Breeding chart	Slime knight x Dancing devil Night emperor x Shell slime

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2

Metal slime knight
Family	Slime
Rank	D
Size	S
Weapons	Swords, Spears, Claws, Staves
Traits	Counterstriker, Crafty Paralyzer
Resistances	-
Skill	Darklight Slashes
Location	-
Breeding chart	Behemoth slime x Phantom fencer Angel slime x Firn fiend

Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D

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Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince

Metal slime knight (メタルライダー Metaru raidā)

Icon	Family	Max HP*	Max MP*
		1,350	300
Max Attack*	Max Defence *	Max Agility *	Max Wisdom *
590	620	500	400

Bestiary No.	#049
Rank	C
In-game description	These strong, silent types are superlative skirmishers. Incidentally, a metal slime knight's EXP is the sum of the metal slime and it's rider's EXP, divided by two
Talents	Empath
Guaranteed traits	Tactical Trooper, Insta-Accel, Close Scraper
Large-size exclusive traits	Adrenaline Rush, Ultra Crafty Paralyser, Critical Sensation
Habitat	Unavailable in the wild
Items	N/A
Synthesis chart	X
Notable synthesis

Fire Resistance *	Water Resistance *	Wind Resistance *	Earth Resistance *
25%	0%	25%	-25%
Explosion Resistance *	Ice Resistance *	Electricity Resistance *	Light Resistance *
50%	25%	50%	0%
Dark Resistance *	Antimagic Resistance *	Bedazzlement Resistance *	Confusion Resistance *
0%	0%	50%	25%
Debilitation Resistance*	MP Absorption Resistance *	Paralysis Resistance *	Poison Resistance *
25%	-25%	50%	0%
Sleep Resistance *		Stun Resistance *
25%		0%
Instant Death Resistance *
0%

Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light

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Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below

Metal slime knight (メタルライダー Metaru raidā)

Model	Experience	Gold
	28	23g

List No.	#057
Field Notes	Noble knights who bounce into battle astride slimy steeds and administer aid to ailing allies. Didn't receive the experience bonanza you were hoping for? Remember, knights shield their steeds to the bitter end!
Location(s)	Colissea (Hero), Colissean Desert (Hero), Grannet (Hero), Pinnacle of Light (Recruit), The Shrine of Scales (Recruit, Captain)
Item(s) Dropped	Glass frit, Iron ore, Classic gold chain recipe

Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End

Metal slime knight (メタルライダー Metaru raidā)

Model	Experience	Gold	Marked Version?
	322	33g	Yes

List No.	#081
Field Notes	Noble knights who bounce into battle astride slimy steeds and administer aid to ailing allies. Didn't receive the experience bonanza you were hoping for? Remember, knights shield their steeds to the bitter end!
Location(s)	Battle of Mt. Neverest, Blacka Pastures
Item(s) Dropped	Densinium, Iron ore

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Dragon Quest Tact

Metal slime knight appears as a C-rank monster of the Slime family. It can be recruited from Chapters 6-4, 8-7, 8-8, 10-5, 12-6, and 15-3 of the main storyline. It can also be recruited during the Slime Fest on Chapters 3-2 and 3-4 at normal difficulty, as well as 2-2, 2-3, and 3-4 at hard and very hard difficulties. The Metal slime knight can participate in the Battle Roads of the Slime knight, Pickled slime, and Maam as a party member.

Metal slime knight (メタルライダー Metaru raidā)

Stats

Family		Rank		Role
Slime				Attack
Max Level		HP	MP	Move
115		563	216	2
Attack	Defense	Agility	Wisdom	Weight
337	316	227	157	20

Basic Skills

First		Second		Third
Bomb Slash		Multislash*		N/a

Awakening Skills

First	Second	Third
Physical MP Cost -5% / Stats Up	Sizz Res +25 / Stats Up	Multislash Potency +5% / Stats Up
Fourth	Fifth
Frizz Res +25 / Stats Up	Multislash Potency +5% / Stats Up

Leader Perks

First

N/a

Basic Perks

First	Second	Third
ATK +3	Multislash Potency +2%	N/a

Perk Details

First

Physical MP Cost -5%: Lowers physical MP cost by 5%.

Frizz Resistance *	Sizz Resistance *	Crack Resistance *	Woosh Resistance *
Half Res	Half Res	Normal	Very Weak
Bang Resistance *	Zap Resistance *	Zam Resistance *	Snooze Resistance
Normal	Very Weak	Normal	Super Weak
Poison Resistance	Physical Lock Resistance	Spell Lock Resistance	Martial Lock Resistance
Normal	Normal	Super Weak	Normal
Breath Lock Resistance	Hobble Resistance *	Stun Resistance *	Dazzle Resistance
Normal	Normal	Normal	Immune
Curse Resistance	Paralysis Resistance	Confusion Resistance	Charm Resistance
Half Res	Normal	Normal	Half Res

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In Other Languages

Language	Translation	Meaning
Español	Jinete de limo metálico	Spanish for "metal slime rider".
Français	Monte-gluant de métal	French for "metal slime rider".
Deutsch	Metallschleimritter	German for "metal slime knight".
Italiano	Cavaliere Slime	Italian for "slime knight/rider".

Trivia

• The metal slime knight's description in both X and XI reference the Lone Ranger, a masked former Texas Ranger who fights outlaws and his trusty horse, Silver, who were first serialised in American radio in 1938.

Gallery

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  Metal slime knight, along with Metal slime and Liquid metal slime fighting each other in the Monster Arena from V. (Cell phone)

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  Appearance in VII's 'The Big Book of Beasts' in the remake.

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  A Metal slime knight in X.

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  Walking alongside its mount.

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  XI polygon model.

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  A Vicious metal slime knight.

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  Monsters: Joker model.

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  Metal icon in Monsters 2: 3D.

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  Monster Battle Road Victory cut-in.

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  Metal Dragon Quest: Monster Battle II card.

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  Stars model.

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  Rivals card.

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  Tact party icon.

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  Walk model.

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  Metallic Monsters Gallery.

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  DQ Trading Card.

Similar species

• Slime knight
• Dark lancer
• Dark slime knight
• Patissier knight
• Snooty slime knight